I would request that members take their seats, please.
Before I officially welcome the minister to the committee, I will ask members to please refrain from crosstalk. That will make the interpreters' lives much easier and make my life easier as well. I know this because I sat at those desks for many, many years, on the opposition side as well as the government side. It's very important for the member to ask the question, and the minister then to answer, so that they can use that clip for their constituents. They have their constituents' views to be represented here.
With that said, welcome to meeting number 78 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
Yes, Madam Kwan.